The Truth About Alanis Morissette's Dating History

If you've ever listened to an Alanis Morissette song, then you know that the singer is no stranger to heartbreak — and, of course — her unique ability to translate those feelings into universal song lyrics.

And she got plenty of material in 2007 when she split from then-fiancé Ryan Reynolds (via People). The two originally met at mutual friend Drew Barrymore's birthday in 2002 (via InStyle). In 2004, they got engaged, but weren't quick to set a wedding date. "We're just really enjoying this (engagement) phase," Morissette told People in 2005.

In the aftermath of the breakup, Morissette took some time away from public life to heal and to work on new music for her 2008 album Flavors of Entanglement. "I took a break over the past two and half years. I was tending to my personal life," she said in advance of its release.

Despite that, Morissette said she was, in fact, an optimist and still believed in true love. And she wasn't wrong to do so: In 2010, Morisette married the artist MC Souleye (born Mario Treadway) and today the couple shares three children (via Heavy). So what's the key to longevity? Morrisette says it's this: "Flirting." Believe it or not, sometimes it's as simple as making time for "dates, gifts and compliments" (via People).

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